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73,607 | us | The 2011 Estate Selection brings flavors of rhubarb, citrus and tart raspberry, along with suggestions of pine needles and chocolate. It's well structured and proportionate—a good reflection of the vintage and Willamette Valley-style Pinot Noir. | Estate Selection | 89 |
33,144 | spain | There is no indication on the bottle what this blend might be. Regardless of composition, it's a generic, solid wine with melon and vanilla cookie aromas backed by a round, citrusy mouthfeel. Flavors of briny citrus and white grapefruit finish decently. | Made With Organic Grapes | 85 |
22,579 | spain | Seems as though this medium-sweet Viura-Malvasia blend has gotten better in recent years as the winery has dialed down the sweetness and weight. Lately, this vintage included, Satinela has been fresh, cleanly made and easygoing, with sweet pear and peach flavors and not too much weight or residual sugar. Captures the essence of medium sweet. | Satinela Medium-Sweet | 86 |
18,715 | us | Not a big wine, but a well-balanced, well-behaved one that's sophisticated enough for any setting. It feels smooth and gentle in texture, tastes quietly assertive in flavor and has a refined personality overall—a classic Anderson Valley Pinot. | Methode a l'Ancienne | 91 |
103,753 | us | Cedar, pencil and wild mushroom scents accent the nose of this wine—a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese. Generous tannins give additional weight to the overall concentration. The finish feels dusted with spicy clove. | PureCoz | 90 |
121,971 | us | Based in Temecula, Lorenzi is trying its hand with Napa Valley Chardonnay here and not with the best results. The wine has a dark golden color and plenty of vanilla, pear and pineapple but on the finish the citrus is so sour it's tough to recommend. | Reserve | 83 |
88,755 | france | Smooth, velvet-textured wine. It tastes like munching into mouthwatering black cherries. The acidity is important but not overwhelming. Ready to drink now. | Rouge | 87 |
59,973 | portugal | There is something of the essential crispness and green fruit character of a Vinho Verde. But the wine also has some richness, weight, and a creamy texture. Very aromatic, this is a wine to drink and also age a few months. | Maria Papoila Escolha | 90 |
121,086 | us | This Bordeaux-style blend that is three-fifths Cabernet Sauvignon, has light berry flavors and a wash of new oak. Mocha and toast and chocolate smother the fruit, which fades quickly. If you love chocolaty reds, you will find this wine delightful. | Basis Points | 87 |
38,748 | greece | Aromas of nutmeg, cedar and mushroom lead this spicy red from Crete. On the palate, currants, vanilla and cinnamon are rich but balanced with a good acidity. Great with cheeses, duck. | Oak Aged | 90 |
65,648 | france | This contains a higher proportion of Roussanne than Nalys's regular white cuvée, and more barrel influence as well. Toast accents pineapple, melon and honey flavors, finishing clean and pleasant. | Eicelènci | 90 |
48,375 | us | This Ponzi-owned vineyard is in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, yet is listed simply as Willamette Valley. Aromatically intense and intriguing, it opens quickly with scents of chamomile, plum, peach and apricot, leading to hints of honey and tea. Aged entirely in neutral oak, this wine fully engages the palate through a lingering, beautifully proportioned and optimally ripe finish. | Avellana | 95 |
84,080 | italy | There's a strong mineral vein that runs through this luminous Traminer Aromatico that takes attention away from its fruity, floral bouquet. The wine is, however, fresh and vibrant in the mouth and ends with bursting fruit. | Castel Firmian | 85 |
123,465 | us | This captivating wine treads the line between Rhône and Bordeaux. A splash of Cabernet, though just a fraction of the blend, stands out. The wine has depth and persistence, and the mix of grapes works well, showing brambly red fruits, like a Zin, spice and pepper, like Syrah, and some herbal and leafy tobacco in the finish. Complex, unique and quite appealing. | Vixen Red Wine | 91 |
103,182 | us | Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot figure into this wine, along with 20% Malbec, all from the producer's estate. A mix of coconut and cherry-berry cobbler entice aromatically, seasoned in dried herb and black peppercorn. Dry, dusty tannins make their presence felt, the wine all in all tart, generous and lively, finishing in a slow drag of tobacco. | Reserve | 94 |
43,527 | us | Aromas of citron and toasted peanut shells on the nose lead to a streamlined lemon-zest palate. Creamy tropical fruit tones timidly emerge, with brisk acidity driving to the finish. | South River Vineyard | 84 |
21,089 | austria | Lifted ripeness and candied lemon peel send their aromas heavenwards. These rounded aromas with a fetching touch of bitter fir and honey also appear on the palate where acidity is present but cushioned. Like honey parfait spiked with lemon peel, this is lovely and lingers long. | Ried Klaus Smaragd | 95 |
87,568 | portugal | This wine is ripe, full of easy fruits and likely to develop quickly. It has a juicy character, attractive berry flavors and gentle tannins. Drink from 2019. | Animus | 85 |
49,399 | spain | A funky, lean wine that's all over the place. The nose is fiery, with cardamom and notes of sweet peppers and candied berries. It feels clampy but juicy, with flavors of cumin, cardamom, sour plum and raspberry. It finishes acidic. | Ennak | 82 |
52,011 | italy | A simple expression of Cannonau, this has notes of dark fruit and prune, followed by sweet spice and leather accents. It would pair well with grilled sausages. | Dolia | 86 |
71,134 | us | Lots of oak on this fresh, young Chard. It's a bit too heavy on the char, toast, vanilla, and woodsap, and not enough about the peaches, pears and pineapples. | Paraiso Vineyards Reserve | 86 |
128,996 | us | Few Bordeaux-style wines in California are as ripe and bold as this, but that's the Pride style. The wine explodes in spicy blackberry, currant and cherry fruit, almost like punch, while oak adds toasty notes. A heady wine, it's also brutally firm in tannins. It's a little warm in alcohol, but that shouldn't keep it from aging for at least eight years—and maybe longer. | Reserve | 93 |
13,378 | argentina | Ripe plum and berry aromas are wrapped in a bed of creamy, spicy, cheesy oak and related vanilla and tobacco scents. This is full and generous on the palate, but also a touch acidic. Plum, boysenberry and cherry flavors finish with spice, toast and blackened notes. Drink through 2021. | El Alto Parcel | 92 |
90,431 | us | The aromas of wild strawberries, spice and sarsaparilla are immediate in their appeal. The palate is light bodied and elegant, with mouthwatering acids and flavors that linger. This wine is delicate but brings a lot of enjoyment. | Unconditional | 88 |
63,914 | us | Attractive, strong oak accents like charcoal and bacon dress up this full-bodied, high-octane wine. The palate is bold and ripe, with dark fruit flavors. The American oak bottling exhibits greater tannic structure than the French oak bottling, and it's interesting to enjoy them side by side. | Variations American Oak | 88 |
70,070 | us | Chris Gorman's “Devil” project includes this juicy, fruity red blend, based mostly upon Bordeaux grapes. The forward cherry-berry flavors push through with some power into a chocolate-malted explosion with peppery highlights. | The Devil You Know | 89 |
75,545 | us | They say the grapes come from Lake, Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties. There are some pretty good black-currant and oak aromas, but the flavors are thin and sharp. It’s well made, as you’d expect. Still, the overall impression is lean and austere. | Coastal | 83 |
33,546 | portugal | With some Chardonnay in the blend, this is a wine that combines a toasty character with rich yellow fruit and green plums. There is a good tang of orange zest that brightens the aftertaste of this rich wine. | Malhadinha Branco | 92 |
1,507 | france | Made using fruit sourced from a parcel of vines more than 60 years old, this is a dense, dark wine, with herb, dark fig and plum notes. Solid and concentrated, it has a firm texture, and the dusty tannins match well with the ripe fruit. Age for 7–8 years. | Réserve Caillou | 92 |
27,965 | france | Pear laced with subtle notes of smoke hints at a taut palate. The dryness and discipline of the poised flavors nonetheless allow the ripe, luscious pear fruit to glow and shine. Mouthfeel and texture are reminiscent of pear peel and bitter almond, and echo long after the last sip. | Réserve | 91 |
72,306 | us | The Farm Winery takes a lighter, fresher approach to Paso Robles fruit, which works well in this bottling of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Bramble, dried strawberry, star anise and cola aromas lead to a round and easygoing palate, with cooked cranberry, rose, slate and licorice flavors. | Touchy-Feely | 92 |
44,453 | portugal | From an estate in the far west of the Cima Corgo region, close to Regua, this wine is structured and deliciously ripe in black fruits. It has a solid base of tannins that is allied to perfumed acidity and a hint of wood aging. Drink from 2017. | Reserva | 90 |
30,880 | spain | This wine is raisiny on the front end, heavy and prune-driven in the middle, and even more raisiny on the finish. Overripe in style with 60% Garnacha and 40% Tempranillo. | Propiedad | 82 |
19,427 | germany | Herbaceous, with notes of fresh leaves, green florals and honeydew, this bargain eiswein is ethereally delicate on the palate. It's honeyed in sweetness, but briskly composed, with sharp lemon acidity. | Eiswein | 86 |
58,778 | austria | A nose of honeyed autolysis is most inviting, while the palate does not disappoint with its bready notes of citrus, fine persistent bubbles and round mouthfeel, yet with that wonderfully zesty focus of acidity. This delivers exactly where it should—on the midpalate and the long, superclean finish that leaves lingering notes of lemon shortbread. | Brut Reserve | 91 |
124,249 | us | This is Côtes-du-Rhône, California style. A blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Counoise, it's a dry, rich, full-bodied red wine, flooded with easy-to-drink cherry, blackberry, blueberry and oak flavors, and a wealth of Provençal rosemary, lavender and thyme. Drink now for its soft, youthful purity. | Côtes de Tablas | 88 |
25,541 | us | There is an impressively persistent stony quality to the nose and palate of this bottling. On the nose, that takes the form of a rainy cement note, which, along with lime-skin and pith scents, give fresh tension to the broad peach and pear aromas. On the palate, it's all about grippy texture, which holds up green apple, underrripe pluot and lime-wedge flavors. | Spanish Springs Vineyard | 92 |
73,586 | us | A troubled Pinot Noir. The mouthfeel is all wrong, lacking Pinot's sensuality, but marked by harshness. And the raspberry and cherry flavors have a green, minty edge. Not likely to age, so if you drink it now, give it a good long decant. | Floodgate Vineyard West Block | 85 |
29,805 | us | The winery has hardly changed its winemaking formula over the decades. Gravelly Meadow remains toughly closed, dry and tannic in youth, despite its core of blackberry and cherry fruit. While the wine is flamboyantly forward by Diamond Creek standards, it would be a crime to drink it before 2020. It's so balanced and complex, it will easily age until then, and probably far longer. | Gravelly Meadow | 94 |
101,921 | us | Made from 100% Syrah grapes, this rosé is the color of a light Pinot Noir, deeper red than pink, with flavors of cranberry, rhubarb and orange. Medium to fuller-bodied in weight, it's dry and textural, with a compelling bouquet of rose petals. | Rosé of | 89 |
120 | italy | Slightly backward, particularly given the vintage, the wine has a complex nose with plenty of dark fruit, Turkish delight, smoked meat and earth. A full rich palate, slightly soft, it begins to run out of steam a little in mid palate, but returns with a flourish, and the finish is long and nuanced. Will repay 5+ years of cellaring. | Bricco Rocche Prapó | 92 |
75,562 | us | This light, ethereal wine combines 53% Pinot Noir with 47% Chardonnay, the color dark as a light-bodied red. A thick, dense mouthfeel and gritty texture complements the brightness of cherry and raspberry. | Vin Rubis | 88 |
36,049 | australia | The relatively cool Adelaide Hills are making a name for their Sauvignon Blanc, and this example shows a restrained, grassy bouquet and flavors of grapefruit and tangerine. It's plump on the midpalate, then almost razor-sharp on the finish. Drink now. | The Broken Fishplate | 86 |
66,229 | us | The fruit shines brightly in this all-stainless cuvée. Ripe golden apples are at the core, with hints of peach and papaya. It's a lovely, forward, ready-to-drink style that brings extra concentration and detail that is all too rare in unoaked Chardonnays. | INOX Unoaked | 91 |
115,520 | us | Soft and rather one-dimensional, this Cabernet shows ripe cherry, raspberry, blackberry and oak flavors. It's bone dry, showing herbal, astringent tannins. Could develop interestingly in the bottle over the next 6–8 years. | Clone 337 Bevill-Mazzocco Vineyard | 86 |
11,008 | us | Given the vineyard location, on the eastern edge of the Columbia Gorge, this is a unique take on Merlot, falling somewhere between the broad, fleshy Washington style, and the thinner, more herbal southern Oregon style. The layered flavors mix berry, citrus and red plum, in an open, easy-drinking wine that should pair well with a variety of transitional autumn entrées. | Volcano Ridge Vineyard | 90 |
49,367 | germany | Delicate and racy, yet intensely penetrating with peach and lemon flavors, this off-dry Riesling achieves satisfying balance. The palate is smooth and finishes long on a sultry smoke tone. | Flagfish | 89 |
18,896 | us | This is sourced from the winery's steepest and most wind-exposed blocks in their estate vineyard. The wine is dry and fairly tannic, with a rich concentration of raspberries, currants and mushrooms. It's young now, with the acidity and oak needing 6–7 years to meld together. | Westslope | 90 |
94,040 | france | On the mineral side of Meursault, the has a very textured feel, with acidity to go with the honey note. Finely balanced, warm and ripe, this has a crisp, tight finish. | Les Clous | 90 |
90,211 | argentina | Dusty white-fruit aromas are generic. This fuller-bodied Chenin Blanc tastes of apple and acid-driven salt and brine. | Fincas | 84 |
112,021 | chile | Smells strange, with aromas that are hard to identify or label. The palate is tangy, with pickled, resiny flavors and a dead-end finish. Suggestive of sauerkraut; not very good Chardonnay. | Classic Series | 82 |
80,894 | us | Seems a bit hard and lean for a ‘99, especially a reserve. Pretty tannic now, although there's some blackberry fruit at the core. Oak provides additional nuances of smoke and spice. Hard to tell where it's going. | Reserve | 87 |
128,345 | spain | Lemony and light on the bouquet. The palate is aggressive, almondy tasting and tight, with lemony lead flavors, peach notes and a lasting but not unpleasant bitterness. Nicely balanced, with good mouthfeel. A very nice wine and a different breed within the wide world of Spanish white wines. | Calitja | 88 |
91,613 | argentina | Grassy aromas of clover and mustard are a warning that this wine isn't hitting the high notes. Foamy and coarse on the palate, this tastes like applesauce, while woodspice and cinnamon notes come up on the finish. | Brut | 82 |
64,125 | italy | Shows a rich blend of citrus and stone fruits on the nose and on the palate, easily combining grapefruit, passion fruit and nectarines into a cohesive package. Finishes long, with tangy, lip-smacking acids that beg you to give this wine some time in the cellar. It's tasty now, but should be better in 2005. | Vintage Tunina | 90 |
14,314 | us | From a vineyard owned by Talley but shared in equal parts with two other wineries, this bottling is snappy on the nose with black raspberry, graphite, sweet juniper and rose hip aromas. On the palate, it's light in body and lively with acidic energy, offering raspberry, tart plum skin and sour cherry, inflected with anise spice. There is significant length to the mouthwatering finish. | Stone Corral Vineyard | 92 |
126,967 | italy | Dolcetto San Rocco is a clean and elegant wine with a less obvious aromatic offering of forest berry, blueberry and spice. The wine is bright and tonic in the mouth with a touch of firmness on the close that helps keep the mouth refreshed. | San Rocco | 87 |
113,159 | italy | A selection of the firm's best Vernaccia grapes, this offers delicate alluring scent of hawthorn and white stone fruit. The bright straightforward palate shows yellow apple and pear alongside fresh acidity while a bitter-almond note marks the finish. | Ostrea | 87 |
96,373 | us | One of the historic winery's more widely available bottlings, this blend of 50% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault plays the lighter red fruit side of the spectrum. Raspberry, cranberry, crushed rose petals and a touch of cinnamon show on the zesty nose. The palate conveys spiced raspberry, plum and cranberry, proving tight and light. | Z Cuvee | 88 |
59,114 | us | The acidity in this Chardonnay stars, giving it a mouthwatering tanginess. There's a solid core of apricot, lime and tropical fruit flavors that give needed richness. A mineral note adds bracing grip. The dryness is just fine, keeping the wine worthy of repeated sipping. Overall, this is a food friendly wine; drink now–2016. | Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard | 92 |
73,018 | us | Wonderful rose-petal aromas and Anjou-pear flavors give this dry wine lots of personality, while the mouthfeel is smooth and luxurious. It also has an underlying crispness for good balance and a lingering finish. | Estate Bottled | 90 |
55,256 | germany | This wine is atypically fine and chiseled for this estate, combining bright, sweet fruity notes of lime and green apples with crushed stone and spring flowers. It's light in body, but impeccably balanced. | Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese | 91 |
90,588 | portugal | This is a serious wine, dark with tannins and ripe with black fruits. It is structured, toasty, rich with its concentrated structure and juicy acidity. Dominated by Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon, the texture and density are still very present. The wine needs to age, so drink from 2018. | Conde Vimioso Reserva | 93 |
107,968 | us | A difficult wine to assess. It's so ripe and forward in sweet cherry jam and smoky, caramelized oak that it seems like a mere fruit bomb at first sip. But something about the structure goes well beyond simplicity. Could develop bottle complexity over the years, but it's unpredictable. | Gopher Hill Block Peters Vineyard | 88 |
40,666 | portugal | Soft and fruity, this easy-drinking, ripe wine has soft tannins, plenty of acidity from the red berry fruits, and a light-bodied character. Drink now, although it will be best from 2016. | Terra Brava | 85 |
44,994 | italy | This stunning wine is all about extreme elegance and subtlety. It opens with aromas of wild red berry, rose petal, sweet baking spice and a whiff aromatic herb while the focused palate delivers red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, pipe tobacco and white pepper. A firm backbone of polished tannins and vibrant acidity gives it an age-worthy structure. It's loaded with finesse and should develop even more complexity over time. Drink 2018–2033. | Cà d'Morissio Riserva | 99 |
119,133 | france | Based in Burgundy, Tramier should know something about Chardonnay. This wine has some structure that tastes of cool vineyards. It is crisp, with refreshing white fruit and green-plum flavors, and is ready to drink. | Romantic | 87 |
64,683 | us | A big, bold Zin, with a kick of peppery spices. Really front-loaded with wild berry, currant, cherry pie and sweet tobacco flavors. Nothing subtle about this barbecue-friendly powerhouse. | Enz Vineyard | 87 |
2,382 | portugal | Smooth red-berry fruits give this wine a glow of ripeness. The blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet is dense and full of dark berries, with a touch of wood aging to smooth everything out. Drink now. | Fortissimo | 87 |
65,754 | spain | Cedar, char and blackberry aromas are full and ripe on the nose. Given the wine's age, its structure and tannic weight are just right. Earthy, lightly roasted flavors of spiced raspberry and plum finish peppery and dry. Drink through 2020. | Prado Enea Gran Reserva | 92 |
109,050 | italy | This is a modern, plump rendition of Amarone, with soft lines and chewy aromas of black cherry, chocolate fudge, cinnamon and blackberry preserves that are immediate and upfront. The rich, velvety texture make this a great candidate for pairing with wintery cheese fondue. | Ambrosan | 93 |
10,690 | us | This wine has mouth-puckering tannins that make it almost impenetrable. Its baked plum fruit meets a Dr. Pepper-type cola flavor. | Rhino Chaser | 84 |
47,515 | us | Ripe, full-bodied black cherry fruit shines here, with good tannin support. The wine is rich across the palate, with clean, focused, lingering flavors that really extend into a terrifically long finish. | Leland | 93 |
77,586 | france | Young and purple colored, with elegant mint and polished black fruit flavors. The wine has a fine structure, never too heavy, but remains rich and dense. It's so smooth that it could be consumed now, but three more years of aging will do it well. | D (Ré) | 91 |
99,919 | spain | Slightly candied red fruit aromas bring a touch of herbal to the show, and the feel and flavor profile are equally tangy, zesty, lean and edgy. Red fruits are what it's about, and palate cleansing potential is its best attribute. | Antaño | 84 |
13,321 | us | This is becoming a golden age for quality, value-oriented Oregon Pinot Noir. But within that broad category, there are very few single-vineyard, Willamette Valley entries. Add this to the list. All Pommard clone, 30% new French oak, and a pale, lovely shade of rose, this brings substantial berry, root beer, earth and iron flavors into play. Complex and refined, it has subtle power. | Dion Vineyard | 90 |
98,145 | france | Pure and friendly notes of ripe Bosc pear entice the nose. The palate shows freshness and generosity in equal measure. Balance and zip makes this wine moreish and expressive, while the pithy, citric core lends structure and balance. | Brandhof | 90 |
122,909 | spain | Mild but honest plum and berry aromas lead to a slightly scratchy and grabby palate with fresh acidity. Toasty, earthy, spicy red-berry flavors are long across the finish, with spice and black-pepper notes. This is 75% Garnacha and 25% Syrah. | Coma d'En Pou | 89 |
115,210 | italy | Aromas of truffle, new leather, black-skinned fruit, wild herb and pressed rose lead the nose. The velvety full-bodied palate delivers fleshy wild cherry, ripe cranberry, star anise and clove set against athletic tannins. Drink 2018–2023. | Le Due Sorelle Riserva | 91 |
103,993 | us | Lovers of Cab Franc should track this wine down; it's a perfect evocation of the grape. Ripe purple plum flavors are annotated with spice and dust; the tannins are ripe and muscular; the wine sits very comfortably in the mouth. Hints of coffee grounds and tobacco liven up the finish, and the core of sweet fruit just keeps on coming. | Champoux Vineyard | 93 |
111,425 | italy | Here's a bright and fresh expression of Raboso with aromas of small berry, spice, forest floor and chopped herbs. Overall, this easy red wine from Northern Italy offers simple and genuine flavors that would pair with hardy, home-cooked meals. | Potestà | 87 |
78,310 | portugal | Bottled in 2015, this wine from a great Port vintage is dark in color and so concentrated. It is powered by intense acidity from the wood aging as much as any residual fruit. Spice, dried fruits and a perfect balance give this great wine elegance and surprising freshness. Drink now. | Colheita Tawny | 95 |
107,596 | france | A blend from grand cru vineyards in the top villages of the Côte des Blancs. This is Agrapart's base wine, but it is an impressive base, with its extreme minerality that demands food, its lime, kiwi and textured fruit skin flavors. It finishes with great depth and complexity. | Terroirs Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut | 92 |
92,577 | israel | With 18 months spent in oak, the wood influence is certainly apparent, but it's balanced by the deep black plum and cherry notes. The mouthfeel is lush but lifted, with dense black-fruit flavors on the palate that persist through the close. Vanilla and sweet smoke flavors lend a decadent feel to the finish. | Yarden | 90 |
21,627 | spain | Ultra concentrated and sticky, with unctuous but wholesome raisin aromas taken to a level that's almost heavenly. In the mouth, the maple, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors are lusty and satisfying, and the finish never ends. This is P.X. in awesome form. | Don PX | 93 |
119,084 | austria | There is a strong initial wood flavor in this structured wine. Solid and dense in character, it needs time to soften its toastiness and reveal its ripe blackberry fruitiness. Give this wine several years, and drink from 2016. | Goldberg Reserve | 91 |
109,355 | spain | Smoky oak and dark cherry fruit with herb accents complement each other well in this medium-weight, even red. Leathery hints add complexity, and this tasty, straightforward Rioja never get harsh or astringent. Drink now–2004. —M.M. | Crianza | 85 |
67,470 | germany | Lime zest and freshly cut grass lend a particularly invigorating cool to this dry, delicate Riesling. It's brashly mineral on the palate, finishing tightly with a bracing shower of acidity. | Hummerthal Niersteiner Paterberg Trocken | 88 |
60,906 | us | This is a rich, ripe Syrah, with deep, long-lasting chocolate, blackberry jam and oak flavors. Impresses for its sheer razzle dazzle. Probably best over the next few years. | Fox Family Vineyard | 89 |
70,115 | moldova | This Moldovan Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of cherry vanilla, plum and cassis. In the mouth it has soft flavors of black currants, prunes and fresh black plums before the persistent finish. | Taraboste Rezerva | 89 |
129,773 | macedonia | This garnet-colored Pinot Noir is named after Alexander the Great—The Macedon. It has aromas of cherry and vanilla and bright top notes of fresh red raspberry. Medium bodied, it delivers fresh flavors of cranberry and cherry in the finish. | Macedon | 87 |
10,241 | germany | While the nose is decidedly savory, wafting of herbs and bramble, the palate of this delicately lacy auslese bursts with juicy, peach and apricot nectar. Wax, honey and spice notes meld into a long finish, lifted by a streak of tangerine acidity. | Lieserer Niederberg Helden Auslese | 91 |
89,539 | australia | A 70-30 blend, this wine shows loads of cherry fruit that's surprisingly tart given the wine's loose-knit nature. Finishes with a warm alcoholic glow and hints of damp earth, cinnamon, clove and eucalyptus. —J.C. | Grenache/Shiraz | 84 |
24,326 | us | Very acidic, almost sour, which gives the citrus fruit flavors a lemondrop throat lozenge taste. Sure does get the tastebuds whistling. | Unoaked | 85 |
52,599 | chile | Light, spicy aromas of tea, rubber, cherry and raspberry are earthy. This feels light, dilute and dry. Flavors of mulchy red fruits come with notes of tomato and pepper, as does the finish. | Momentos Reserve | 85 |
32,623 | austria | Very Grüner, with its spice, pear skin and pepper and rounded, creamy character. A delicious wine, quite light, with flavors of crushed grapefruit coming through in the form of fresh acidity. Screwcap. | Terrassen Federspiel | 87 |
101,309 | us | Menthol and eucalyptus dominate over the indistinguishable fruit in this full-bodied, thick wine. | Cloud 9 Vineyards | 82 |
92,036 | south africa | With 11,000 cases imported, this crisp, clean Steen should be easy to find and well worth the price. Light weight but filled with ripe pineapple and Key lime flavors accented by crushed white flowers. Drink now. | Old Vines Steen | 85 |
73,645 | us | A brassy color and generous fruit flavors define this rich, dry and sophisticated bubbly. It has vivid cherry and white peach flavors, a smooth effervescence, crisp acidity and a lingering finish. | Brut | 89 |
124,589 | spain | Cherry and mild sawdust aromas are brought down by sharpness that is almost vinegar-like. The palate has an acceptable mouthfeel along with sweet and sour flavors of plum and berry. Tart on the finish, and a bit stemmy and sharp throughout. | Viña Pilar Roble | 83 |